Mismagius Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mismagius in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mismagius
Mismagius is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 34.800 DPS.
Mismagius can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mismagius is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Mismagius resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mismagius is Mega Gengar (34.800 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (32.429 DPS), and Shadow Gengar (32.267 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mismagius: After defeating Mismagius, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1457 and 1532 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1813-1905 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mismagius from raids will have exactly 1532 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mismagius?
The best counter for Mismagius is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 34.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (32.429 DPS) and Shadow Gengar (32.267 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mismagius?
Mismagius can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mismagius weak to?
Mismagius is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mismagius be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mismagius's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mismagius from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mismagius from raids will have 1532 CP at level 20, or 1905 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1457. If you see 1532 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mismagius worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mismagius is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mismagius?
For the best moveset for Mismagius itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mismagius stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mismagius without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mismagius can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (30.000 DPS) and Darkrai (27.143 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mismagius in raids?
Weather boost information for Mismagius is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.